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Demonstration of luteotrophic responses of human recombinant gamma interferon in porcine corpora lutea using an in-vivo microdialysis system.
Conceptuses from several mammalian species prior to implantation secrete proteins belonging to the family of interferons. The main species of interferons known to be secreted by ... | {
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The process of exiting vegetarianism: an exploratory study.
The experience, reasons, and contexts associated with leaving vegetarianism were explored. Interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of 19 ex-vegetarians and 15 continuing vegetarians. Exiting vegetarianism is similar to the process of leaving other ... | {
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Myeloablation and autologous peripheral blood stem cell rescue results in hematologic and clinical responses in patients with myeloid metaplasia with myelofibrosis.
Current therapeutic options for myeloid metaplasia with myelofibrosis (MMM) are limited. A pilot study was conducted of autologous peripheral blood stem ce... | {
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Laparoscopic fundoplication: a natural extension for the thoracic surgeon.
Thoracic surgeons have historically played a significant role in surgical treatment of benign esophageal disorders. With the advent of video-assisted thoracic surgical techniques, chest surgeons have also become adept at minimally invasive proce... | {
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The "shrinking lung syndrome" in SLE, treatment with theophylline.
We report on a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed a shrinking lung syndrome. The dyspnoea of the patient and the results of pulmonary function tests significantly improved during treatment with theophylline 750 mg daily. This is the... | {
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Chrysophanol attenuates nitrosative/oxidative stress injury in a mouse model of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion.
Nitrosative/oxidative stress plays an important role in neuronal death following cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). Chrysophanol (CHR) has been shown to afford significant neuroprotection on ischemic s... | {
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[Current status of diagnosis and nonoperative therapy of small bowel ileus].
In obstructed small bowel the number of stercoral bacteria increases due to stasis, inducing a liberation of mediators that are leading to ileus disease with facultative sepsis and breakdown of the circulatory system. The therapeutic procedure... | {
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Inhibition of the mutagenicity of benzo[a]pyrene in the V79/HGPRT system by bioantioxidants.
In the presence of metabolic activation (S9 microsomal fraction of mouse-liver homogenate) the mutagenicity of benzo[a]pyrene (BP) in Chinese hamster V79 cells was inhibited by the phenolic bioantioxidants (BA) Dibunol (2,6-di-... | {
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Levels of metalloproteinase (MMP-3, MMP-9), NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL), and nitric oxide (NO) in peripheral blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.
The aim of this study was to judge whether there is a correlation between some biochemical features of knee osteoarthritic blood and clinical characteristics and to evaluate t... | {
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Naringin attenuates EGF-induced MUC5AC secretion in A549 cells by suppressing the cooperative activities of MAPKs-AP-1 and IKKs-IκB-NF-κB signaling pathways.
Naringenin, the aglycone of naringin, has been reported to attenuate MUC5AC secretion by inhibiting activity of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) via EGFR-PI3K-Akt/E... | {
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Development and application of human virtual excitable tissues and organs: from premature birth to sudden cardiac death.
The electrical activity of cardiac and uterine tissues has been reconstructed by detailed computer models in the form of virtual tissues. Virtual tissues are biophysically and anatomically detailed, ... | {
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[Amphiphilic drugs. 2. Relation between colloidal properties and pharmaceutic-technological, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic behavior].
The physicochemical properties of amphiphilic drugs may affect the technological, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic behaviours. Micelle formation of a drug is of considerable imp... | {
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American nursing students experience shock during a short-term international program.
When individuals plan to travel internationally, they frequently assume that they will have an enjoyable and memorable experience. But for some, the effects of culture shock may negatively impact their travels and memories. The purpos... | {
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RNAi gene silencing using cerasome as a viral-size siRNA-carrier free from fusion and cross-linking.
Surface-rigidified cerasomes (ceramic-coated liposomes) are neither fused nor cross-linked when bound to siRNA (short duplex RNA) but not to plasmid DNA (long duplex DNA) which induces cross-linking. Non-ceramic referen... | {
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Interindividual variation in the enzymatic 15-keto-reduction of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-prostaglandin E1 in human liver and in human erythrocytes.
The therapeutic response to PGE1 is highly variable, and a contribution by variable formation of its active tertiary metabolite PGE0 is in question. Hence, the objective of th... | {
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On Obtaining Boltzmann-Distributed Configurational Ensembles from Expanded Ensemble Simulations with Fast State Mixing.
In Expanded Ensemble (EXE) or Simulated Tempering simulations, the system's (effective) temperature is frequently updated to enhance configurational sampling. We investigated how short the EXE state u... | {
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The actin-related protein hArp8 accumulates on the mitotic chromosomes and functions in chromosome alignment.
The actin family consists of conventional actin and various actin-related proteins (Arps). Some of these Arps are localized in the nucleus, and a fraction of each of these nuclear Arps is functionally involved ... | {
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Stillbirths and rate of neonatal deaths in 76,761 postterm pregnancies in Sweden, 1982-1991: a register study.
To study stillbirths and neonatal mortality in the postterm period. Register study of information obtained from the Swedish Medical Birth Registry (MBR), National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm. Single... | {
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An electrophysiological study on the effects of Pa-1G (a phospholipase A(2)) from the venom of king brown snake, Pseudechis australis, on neuromuscular function.
The effects of Pa-1G, a phospholipase A(2) (PLA(2)) from the venom of the Australian king brown snake (Pseudechis australis) were determined on the release of... | {
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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines Prostate Cancer Early Detection, Version 2.2015.
Prostate cancer represents a spectrum of disease that ranges from nonaggressive, slow-growing disease that may not require treatment to aggressive, fast-growing disease that does. The NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Early Detection p... | {
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House dust mite-induced airway changes in hu-SCID mice.
SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency) mice reconstituted with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from Dermatophagoides pteronissynus (Dpt)-sensitive patients and exposed to Dpt aerosol (allergic hu-SCID mice) develop human IgE and pulmonary inflammation. ... | {
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EM523L, a nonpeptide motilin agonist, stimulates gastric emptying and pancreatic polypeptide secretion.
We investigated the efficacy and the mechanism of action of EM523L, a nonpeptide motilin agonist (motilide), on the stimulation of gastric emptying and on the release of gut peptides after ingestion of a solid meat i... | {
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The value of bronchoalveolar lavage for discrimination between healthy and diseased individuals.
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is standard diagnostic procedure. Procedural recommendations have been made by pneumological societies including normal values for interpretation of BAL cytology. These normal values derive from... | {
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Succinoglycan production by solid-state fermentation with Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Succinoglycan was produced by cultivating Agrobacterium tumefaciens on various solid substrates, including agar medium, spent malt grains, ivory nut shavings, and grated carrots, impregnated with a nutrient+ solution. Fermentations wer... | {
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Non-two-state thermal denaturation of ferricytochrome c at neutral and slightly acidic pH values.
Thermal denaturation of ferricytochrome c (cyt c) has been methodically studied by absorbance, fluorescence, circular dichroism spectroscopy, viscosimetry and differential scanning calorimetry in pH range from pH 3.5 to 7.... | {
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Differences in synthesis of membrane proteins by leukemic cells from spleen and peripheral blood indicate distinct subsets of malignant cells in a patient with prolymphocytic leukemia.
Morphological and biochemical differences were demonstrated between prolymphocytic leukemia cells obtained from the spleen and peripher... | {
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In vivo evaluation of a MR-guided 980nm laser interstitial thermal therapy system for ablations in porcine liver.
To evaluate the use of a 980-nm diode laser for magnetic resonance-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MR-guided LITT) ablations in liver tissue in an in vivo porcine model. MR-guided guided LITT was... | {
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Povidone-Iodine, 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate, or Water for Periurethral Cleaning Before Indwelling Urinary Catheterization in a Pediatric Intensive Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of periurethral cleaning with 10% povidone-iodine, 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate, ... | {
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Infection levels of plerocercoids of the tapeworm Triaenophorus crassus and feeding strategy in two fish species from the ultra-oligotrophic Lake Achensee, Austria.
Thus far, high burdens of Triaenophorus crassus plerocercoids have been reported only in old age groups of coregonid and salmonid fishes. Here we show heav... | {
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First experimental evidence of potassium ordering in layered k4co7o14.
The layered P2-K4Co7O14 oxide has been prepared and characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, electrical conductivity, thermopower, and magnetic measurements. The crystal structure of K4Co7O14 (P6(3)/m space group, Z=2, a=7.5171(1) A, and c=12.37... | {
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Activation of the complement system and leukocyte recruitment by Tityus serrulatus scorpion venom.
The scorpion Tityus serrulatus is considered one of the most dangerous species in Brazil. Its venom evokes an inflammatory response, although the exact mechanism of this effect is still unknown. The aim of the present stu... | {
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[Lithium induced dysfunction of the parathyroid hormone].
The prevalence of hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in patients treated with lithium is higher than that in controls. Lithium seems to affect calcium metabolism, by acting directly parathyroid hormone cells, and distal tubuli in the kidneys. Because hypercalcaemic HPT c... | {
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Distal urethral plate adhesions: New anatomical perspective in hypospadias.
We found midline epithelial adhesions in the glandar urethral plate in patients with hypospadias. After dissolution, a blind epithelized channel becomes visualized inside of the plate pointing to immature embryonic luminization. In addition it ... | {
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Technique for insertion of the superior loop of the Shearing-style posterior chamber lens.
An angulated lens guide and iris hook are described for inserting the superior loop of a Shearing-style lens implant. | {
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[Time trend study of firearm mortality in Argentina, 1980-2012].
This work analyzes the impact of firearm mortality between 1980 and 2012 in Argentina. For this purpose a descriptive epidemiological time trend study was carried out including the following variables: sex, age group, intentionality and jurisdiction. Data... | {
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[Effect of a plant immunostimulant on phagocytosis of erythrocytes by the reticulohistiocytary system of isolated perfused rat liver].
By the help of the isolated, perfused rat liver, the influence of an immune stimulant of plant origin (Esberitox N; composition: herb. thujae occid. rec., rad. baptisiae tinct., rad. ec... | {
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Haemodynamic evaluation during small volume resuscitation in patients with acute respiratory failure.
In addition to the invasive haemodynamic monitoring procedures, an on-line assessment of cardiac performance by means of transoesophageal echocardiography might have a certain role in small volume resuscitation of pati... | {
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An Overview of Novel Unconventional Mechanisms of Hematopoietic Development and Regulators of Hematopoiesis - a Roadmap for Future Investigations.
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are the best-characterized stem cells in adult tissues. Nevertheless, as of today, many open questions remain. First, what is the phenotype o... | {
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Ultrastructural localization of milk fat globule membrane antigens in human breast carcinomas.
The localization of milk fat globule membrane components has been assessed using post-fixation immunoelectron microscopy with three different antibodies for a group of breast carcinomas of different type and histological diff... | {
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Reversible Gas-Solid Ammonia N-H Bond Activation Mediated by an Organopalladium Complex.
N-H bond activation of gaseous ammonia is achieved at room temperature in a reversible solvent-free reaction using a solid dicyclopalladated azobenzene complex. Monitoring of the gas-solid reaction in real-time by in situ solid-sta... | {
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Predictors of sexual well-being after endometrial cancer: results of a national self-report survey.
We examined whether sociodemographic, physical, reproductive, psychological and clinical factors at the time of diagnosis were related to women's sexual well-being 3-5 years following treatment for endometrial cancer. Of... | {
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Genetics for the practicing dermatologist.
In the era of robust genome sequencing, a working understanding of genetics has become important for the clinician. For the dermatologist, understanding the flow of genetic information from genotype to phenotype can aid in the delivery of effective patient care. In this articl... | {
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Molecular phylogenetic analyses of reverse-transcribed bacterial rRNA obtained from deep-sea cold seep sediments.
A depth profile of naturally occurring bacterial community structures associated with the deep-sea cold seep push-core sediment in the Japan Trench at a depth of 5343 m were evaluated using molecular phylog... | {
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Improved ECG pre-processing for beat-to-beat QT interval variability measurement.
The aim of this study was to enhance the ECG pre-processing modalities for beat-to-beat QT interval variability measurement based on template matching. The R-peak detection algorithm has been substituted and an efficient baseline removal ... | {
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Insights Into Glucan Polysaccharide Recognition Using Glucooligosaccharide Microarrays With Oxime-Linked Neoglycolipid Probes.
Glucans are polysaccharides of increasing biomedical interest because of their involvement in mechanisms of pathogen recognition, modulation of the immune system and anticancer, and health-prom... | {
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Snail represses the expression of human phospholipid scramblase 4 gene.
Human phospholipid scramblases (hPLSCRs) are a group of transmembrane ATP independent lipid transporters mediating bi-directional transport of phospholipids. There are four homologues hPLSCR1-hPLSCR4 and hPLSCR1 is the extensively studied homologue... | {
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A systematic review of medical mistrust measures.
Medical mistrust is seen as a barrier to health promotion and addressing health disparities among marginalized populations. This study seeks to examine how medical mistrust has been measured as a step towards informing related health promotion efforts. A systematic revi... | {
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Cost-effectiveness of case-based training for primary care physicians in evidence-based medicine of patients with coronary heart disease.
We have shown that a case-based training programme for general practitioners, aimed to implement evidence-based care of patients at very high risk of coronary death, was associated w... | {
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Metasynthesis findings: potential versus reality.
Early on, qualitative researchers predicted that metasynthesis research had the potential to significantly push knowledge development forward. More recently, scholars have questioned whether this is actually occurring. To examine this concern, a randomly selected sample... | {
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New approaches to antiplatelet therapy.
The importance of platelets in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders has been demonstrated by numerous clinical and pathological studies. Conventional antiplatelet agents are effective in both the primary and secondary prevention of vascular disorder... | {
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An endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor-like factor moderates myogenic constriction of mesenteric resistance arteries in the absence of endothelial nitric oxide synthase-derived nitric oxide.
Myogenic tone is an important determinant of vascular tone and blood flow in small resistance arteries of certain vascular... | {
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Failure of anticytokeratin 18 antibody to improve flow cytometric detection of bladder cancer.
Bladder washing specimens containing inflammatory or squamous cells have been difficult to accurately analyze with single-parameter DNA flow cytometric (FCM) methods. The anticytokeratin 18 antibody, CK5, was used in a multip... | {
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A phase I safety and pharmacokinetic study of OGT 719 in patients with liver cancer.
OGT 719 (Oxford GlycoSciences, Abingdon, UK) is a novel nucleoside analogue with a galactose molecule attached to a fluorinated pyrimidine. OGT 719 has the capacity selectively to bind to asialoglycoprotein receptors that are found exc... | {
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Regio- and Enantioselective Rhodium-Catalyzed Addition of 1,3-Diketones to Allenes: Construction of Asymmetric Tertiary and Quaternary All Carbon Centers.
An unprecedented highly regio- and enantioselective rhodium-catalyzed addition of 1,3-diketones to terminal and 1,1-disubstituted allenes furnishing asymmetric terti... | {
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Development of an Automatic Diagnostic Algorithm for Pediatric Otitis Media.
The artificial intelligence and image processing technology can develop automatic diagnostic algorithm for pediatric otitis media (OM) with accuracy comparable to that from well-trained otologists. OM is a public health issue that occurs commo... | {
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Prognostic significance of arrhythmia inducibility or noninducibility at initial electrophysiologic study in survivors of cardiac arrest.
The value of arrhythmia inducibility or noninducibility at initial electrophysiologic study to predict the likelihood of arrhythmia recurrence was assessed in 150 consecutive survivo... | {
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Simultaneous SERS detection of copper and cobalt at ultratrace levels.
We report a SERS-based method for the simultaneous and independent determination of two environmental metallic pollutants, Cu(ii) and Co(ii). This was achieved by exploiting the coordination-sensitive Raman bands of a terpyridine (TPY) derivative fo... | {
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The discrimination potential of amalgam restorations for identification: part 2.
The standard dental bitewing radiograph is used to detect interproximal caries but it also provides a specific view of the dental restorations that can be duplicated for identification purposes. The antemortem and postmortem bitewing radio... | {
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Domain structure of the large subunit of Escherichia coli carbamoyl phosphate synthetase. Location of the binding site for the allosteric inhibitor UMP in the COOH-terminal domain.
The large subunit of Escherichia coli carbamoyl phosphate synthetase (a polypeptide of 117.7 kDa that consists of two homologous halves) is... | {
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Immunomodulation of lambs following treatment with a proteasome preparation from infective larvae of Trichostrongylus colubriformis.
Proteinases are known to be capable of prolonging the survival of endoparasites in a host. We were therefore interested in knowing whether immunization of lambs against a proteasome (mult... | {
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Abnormal secretory response to parasympathomimetic and sympathomimetic stimulations from the submaxillary gland of rats treated with reserpine.
Rats treated with 0.5 mg/kg of reserpine per day for 7 days were anesthetized and submaxillary saliva was collected and analyzed for Na+, K+, Ca++ and protein concentrations. S... | {
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New insights into the origin, structure and role of CD52: a major component of the mammalian sperm glycocalyx.
The sperm glycocalyx represents the primary interface between the male gamete and its environment, and gamete interaction inevitably involves interaction with this structure. Thus, it has potential significanc... | {
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HLA-B*40:356, identified by next-generation sequence based typing in a Chinese tuberculosis patient.
HLA-B*40:356 differs from B*40:02:01 by only one nucleotide transition, C>A 1040 in exon 6. | {
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Elastic stable intramedullary nailing versus Kirschner wire pinning: outcome of severely displaced proximal humeral fractures in juvenile patients.
Significantly displaced juvenile proximal humeral fractures (Neer-Horowitz type 3 and 4) usually require reduction and fixation. The most commonly used fixation methods are... | {
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Atypical Kawasaki Disease in a 4 Years Old Child with Mumps.
Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile condition seen in children. However, it is also well recognized that some patients do not fulfill the classic diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. The incomplete form of Kawasaki disease is termed as ... | {
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Preventing infectious disease with passive immunization.
Antibodies can prevent infectious diseases by providing passive immune protection. Here we review successful clinical trials of passive immunization and consider some of the unique qualities monoclonal antibodies are now beginning to offer for developing methods ... | {
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Transductional efficacy and safety of an intraperitoneally delivered adenovirus encoding an anti-erbB-2 intracellular single-chain antibody for ovarian cancer gene therapy.
We have previously shown that adenoviral-mediated delivery of an anti-erbB-2 intracellular single-chain antibody (sFv) causes specific cytotoxicy i... | {
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Inhibition of osteoblast function in vitro by aminobisphosphonates.
Bisphosphonates are analogues of pyrophosphate, a key physicochemical inhibitor of mineralisation. We examined the direct actions of bisphosphonates on the function of cultured osteoblasts derived from rat calvariae. Treatment with zoledronate, the mos... | {
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How diagnosis-related group 559 will change the US Medicare cost reimbursement ratio for stroke centers.
Thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke saves societal costs, but hospitals that practice acute stroke care appear to shoulder the burden of the cost, which exceeds reimbursement. With creation of the diagnosis-relat... | {
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Seasonal influence on gene expression of monoterpene synthases in Salvia officinalis (Lamiaceae).
Garden sage (Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) is one of the most important medicinal and aromatic plants and possesses antioxidant, antimicrobial, spasmolytic, astringent, antihidrotic and specific sensorial properties. T... | {
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Three-base deletion and one-base insertion of the alpha(1,4)galactosyltransferase gene responsible for the P phenotype.
Recently, an alpha(1,4)galactosyltransferase gene that is responsible for synthesis of P(k) (Gb3) was isolated. The P individuals who did not express the P(k), P, and P(1) antigens on RBC membranes we... | {
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Exploring anti-MRSA activity of chitosan-coated liposomal dicloxacillin.
One of the greatest disturbing global health problems is antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, which have rendered numerous currently used antibiotics ineffective. Thus, the feasibility of chitosan-coated deformable liposomes (C-Lips) contain... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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A novel megakaryocyte differentiation factor from mouse placenta.
Megakaryocyte differentiation and subsequent platelet production are regulated by a network of growth factors and cytokines. We hypothesized that pregnancy-specific regulatory factors also may participate in the modulation of megakaryocytopoiesis and thr... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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Applying HFMEA to prevent chemotherapy errors.
To evaluate risk and vulnerability in the chemotherapy process using a proactive risk analysis method. Healthcare failure mode and effect analysis (HFMEA) was adopted to identify potential chemotherapy process failures. A multidisciplinary team is formed to identify, evalu... | {
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Cholinergic influences on the spinal cardiovascular neurones.
1 In bilaterally vagotomized and spinal cord (C1) transected dogs, intrathecal (i.t.) injection of pilocarpine decreased while DMPP increased the blood pressure. These responses were antagonized by i.t. pretreatment with ethylbenztropine and chlorisondamine ... | {
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The use of contrast echocardiography in the diagnosis of an unusual cause of congestive heart failure: achalasia.
Extrinsic compression of the left atrium is a potentially life-threatening but unusual cause of congestive heart failure. Achalasia is a motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower e... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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Effective medium theory for drag-reducing micro-patterned surfaces in turbulent flows.
Many studies in the last decade have revealed that patterns at the microscale can reduce skin drag. Yet, the mechanisms and parameters that control drag reduction, e.g. Reynolds number and pattern geometry, are still unclear. We prop... | {
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[The isomorphism of univalent thallium and potassium in membrane transport processes].
Thallium ions (T1+) are able to isomorphous replacement of K+ in various minerals. The similarity between. T1+ and K+ is based upon the closeness of their crystal radii, hydration energy and mobility in aqueous solutions. Under certa... | {
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Profound reduction in allergen sensitivity following treatment with a novel allergy vaccine.
A novel approach is described for the treatment of IgE-mediated allergic reactions which is based on the induction of a strong anti-IgE response in the host. Vaccination of ovalbumin-sensitized rats with constant domains two an... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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Phase I study of N(1),N(11)-diethylnorspermine in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Polyamines are essential for tumor growth; consequently, agents that interfere with their metabolisms have been developed as antineoplastic agents. Diethylnorspermine (DENSPM) is one such agent. A focused Phase I clinical trial ... | {
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On high-order denoising models and fast algorithms for vector-valued images.
Variational techniques for gray-scale image denoising have been deeply investigated for many years; however, little research has been done for the vector-valued denoising case and the very few existent works are all based on total-variation re... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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Effect of a visual-based sensory motor task on muscle tuning during a dynamic balance task.
In this research, we explored visually-based sensory motor learning when a transformation was applied to the trajectory used to move and track a visual target in a virtual environment. The virtual task was controlled by the subj... | {
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Role of serine esterase in hydrogen peroxide-mediated activation of phospholipase A2 in rabbit pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells.
Exposure of rabbit pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells to hydrogen peroxide cause dose-dependent stimulation of [14C] arachidonic acid (AA) release and enhancement of the cell membra... | {
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Effects of amygdala kindling and electroconvulsive seizures on the expression of corticotropin-releasing hormone in the rat brain.
Wjile low doses of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) induce behavioral activation as part of the stress response, higher doses cause pathological excitability and seizures. Single CRH-i... | {
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Relationship between human papillomavirus type 16 in the cervix and intraepithelial neoplasia.
To evaluate a temporal relationship between the presence of cervical human papilloma virus (HPV) type 16 and the risk of developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Fifty-four women with HPV 16 polymerase chain react... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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Lumbar synovial cysts: experience with nine cases.
Nine patients treated surgically for lumbar spinal synovial cyst were reviewed. Four patients had synovial, two had ganglion, one had posterior longitudinal ligament, and two had ligamentum flavum cyst. Synovial cysts had a single layer of epithelial cells in the inner... | {
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Prostaglandin E2 suppositories as a second-trimester abortifacient.
Despite the large number of second-trimester abortions performed each year in the United States through labor induction, the optimal method of inducing labor has not been developed. This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vagina... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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Genetic predisposition to obesity in bulimia nervosa: a mutation screen of the melanocortin-4 receptor gene.
Obesity has been identified as a risk factor for the development of bulimia nervosa (BN). Accordingly, we hypothesize that genotypes predisposing to obesity can be detected in patients with this eating disorder.... | {
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Ecteinascidin 770, a tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid, sensitizes human lung cancer cells to anoikis.
The strategies for achieving anti-metastasis have received increased research interest and clinical attention. The anoikis-sensitizing effect of ecteinascidin 770 (ET-770) was investigated in the present study in non-sm... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
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FT-IR Hyperspectral Imaging and Artificial Neural Network Analysis for Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria.
Identification of microorganisms by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is known as a promising alternative to conventional identification techniques in clinical, food, and environmental microbiolog... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents on human neutrophil functions in vitro and in vivo.
Human blood neutrophils exposed to appropriate stimuli aggregate, degranulate and generate superoxide anion (O2-). These responses are anteceded by mobilization of membrane-associated calcium, monitored as a decrease i... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Considering the employee point of view: perceptions of job satisfaction and stress among nursing staff in nursing homes.
To document job satisfaction and sources of stress among nursing staff working in nursing homes and to evaluate the extent to which the reasons of stress differ by type of nursing staff. Cross-sectio... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Acne cosmetica revisited: a case-control study shows a dose-dependent inverse association between overall cosmetic use and post-adolescent acne.
Case-control studies to support the concept of acne cosmetica are lacking. To examine the association of post-adolescent acne with the use of cosmetics and cosmetic procedures... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Intrauterine inflammation, cerebral oxygen consumption and susceptibility to early brain injury in very preterm newborns.
In utero exposure to inflammation results in elevated cerebral oxygen consumption. This increased metabolic demand may contribute to the association between chorioamnionitis and intraventricular hae... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
The effect of electron correlation on the adsorption of hydrogen fluoride and water on magnesium fluoride surfaces.
We have performed periodic density functional and periodic local MP2 calculations for the adsorption of hydrogen fluoride and water on the four low index surfaces (001), (100), (101) and (110) of magnesiu... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Arbitrary-order all-fiber temporal differentiator based on a fiber Bragg grating: design and experimental demonstration.
A new technique to design an all-fiber temporal differentiator that has a large bandwidth and an arbitrary differentiation order is proposed and investigated. The proposed temporal differentiator is ... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Mental disorders in patients with metabolic syndrome. The key role of central obesity.
The Authors sought to evaluate current prevalence of mental disorders in patients affected by metabolic syndrome compared with patients affected by central obesity alone. 186 (63.5%) patients affected by central obesity and 107 (36.5... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
A successful re-trial after clozapine myopericarditis.
Clozapine-induced myopericarditis is a well-described adverse drug reaction. Clozapine is also the most efficacious agent in refractory schizophrenia. We report a case of a patient who was successfully re-trialled on clozapine two years after developing myopericard... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
PAMAM dendrimers as potential agents against fibrillation of alpha-synuclein, a Parkinson's disease-related protein.
The effect of PAMAM dendrimers (generations G3, G4 and G5) on the fibrillation of alpha-synuclein was examined by fluorescence and CD spectroscopy, TEM and SANS. PAMAM dendrimers inhibited fibrillation o... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
Influence of volatile compounds produced by yeasts predominant during processing of Coffea arabica in East Africa on growth and ochratoxin A (OTA) production by Aspergillus ochraceus.
The effects of volatile compounds produced during coffee processing by Pichia anomala, P. kluyveri and Hanseniaspora uvarum on growth of... | {
"pile_set_name": "PubMed Abstracts"
} |
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